Superman Returns (2006)

Director:

Bryan Singer

Writers (WGA):

Michael Dougherty (screenplay) &
Dan Harris (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

28 June 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Plot:

After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.

Plot Keywords:

Superman | Return To Earth | Christian Parable | Kryptonite | Hope

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 9 wins & 21 nominations

Cast

Brandon Routh	...	Clark Kent / Superman
Kate Bosworth	...	Lois Lane
Kevin Spacey	...	Lex Luthor
James Marsden	...	Richard White
Parker Posey	...	Kitty Kowalski
Frank Langella	...	Perry White
Sam Huntington	...	Jimmy Olsen
Eva Marie Saint	...	Martha Kent
Marlon Brando	...	Jor-El (archive footage)
Kal Penn	...	Stanford
Tristan Lake Leabu	...	Jason White
David Fabrizio	...	Brutus
Ian Roberts	...	Riley
Vincent Stone	...	Grant
Jack Larson	...	Bo the Bartender

Also Known As:

Red Sun (USA) (fake working title)
Superman Reborn (USA) (working title)
Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
Superman V (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some intense action violence.

Runtime:

154 min

Country:

Australia | USA

Language:

English | German | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Sonics-DDP (IMAX version)

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Hungary:14 | Australia:M | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Ireland:12A | Finland:K-11 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42582) | Germany:12 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Norway:11 | Argentina:13 | Chile:TE | Brazil:10 | USA:PG-13 | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Iceland:10 | Portugal:M/12 | Sweden:11 | Hong Kong:IIA | South Korea:12 (DVD rating) | South Korea:All | New Zealand:M | South Africa:10V

Filming Locations:

Art Gallery Of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

The reappearance of Superman in Metropolis by saving an crashing airplane is a direct nod to an episode of Paul Dini's Superman The Animated series titled: The Last Son of Krypton Part 2 as well as an episode of the Fleischer-animated Superman called Japoteurs.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The Daily Planet office is completely repaired, only one day after Superman is in the hospital. Millions of dollars in damage were incurred, but were all gone before Superman even left the hospital. However, Superman's not the only superhero on the planet: Martian Manhunter, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Firestorm pooled talents/resources and got it done.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Jor-El: You will travel far my little Kal-El. But we will never leave you. Even in the face of our deaths. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father, the - The son.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Jimmy on Jimmy (2008) (V)

Soundtrack:

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major

Great Scott!

Its difficult for me to say anything at this point really...I'm still trying to collect myself. I normally don't write anything on IMDb, I just read what others write, but I have to say something this time.

Superman Returns is what going to the movies is all about..Its why they invented cinemas. Its just that good. You feel its big from the very intro, It has style. I guess I'm saying that the visuals of the film still sticks with me..damn, the colors, the scenes.. the entire movie just looked and felt incredibly cool! ..I feel I gotta say something more.

I liked especially the way Singer portrays the relationship between Superman and Lois Lane (and no, Kate Bosworth is not too young to play this role!). The way he longs for her, and even spies on her from the shadows, knowing that he can never really be with her, is perfectly visualized and you really feel sad for the Superdude.Romance and love in a movie like this could easily have gone wrong, but It doesn't. The relationship between the two of them never becomes too tacky, Its just perfectly balanced all the way through.

Also the flight scenes in the movie are just incredible..again the visuals are beautifully realized and almost spiritual...wow The comic reliefs are many, but never makes the movie feel too light or lame, and thats because the funny things are once again, perfectly executed and timed. Also, when the action is on I found myself on the edge of my seat with the rest of the audience..the action scenes were literally that exiting and intense, so when the laughs came you felt relieved...a roller-coaster ride, thats what the movie felt like, up and down, up and down....and you wanna go again believe me! I was supposed to stop there, but I just have to mention one of the best scenes of the movie, to me at least..SPOILER AHEAD!...Its when Superman lifts an entire continent (its a small continent, but still)...It's been awhile since I remember being that amazed and gob-smacked in the cinema, but that did it for me...what a scene..how the hell did you visualize such a scene Mr. Singer...my hats of to you sir. This is a movie!